It’s no secret that the holiday season takes a toll on everyone. Even for college students who have copious amounts of free time to relax between semesters, dealing with difficult relatives or rushing out to buy gifts can almost always drive you crazy.

This is why it’s important to take some time to yourself, to relax and unwind.

Factoring in the sad reality that money doesn’t grow on trees around campus, spending precious coin on a day at a real spa is hardly going to fit into your student budget.

So if you’re looking for a special yet simple way to treat yourself or someone you love this hectic holiday season, here’s a list of my favorite DIY spa products to make your homemade spa a five-star experience:

Earth Therapeutics Heated Head Wrap

Not only does it help to relieve pressure in my head when it’s pounding, but I also use it when I’m feeling stressed or anxious to soothe my nerves and calm me down.

All of this, coupled with the fact that it’s not an expensive treat at all, means you’ll be feeling stress-free and ready to tackle the day in no time at all.

Clarisonic

Yes, Clarisonics are pricey. But also, yes, they are worth it.

Using a Clarisonic (I like the Clarisonic Mia 2 system) for a minute and a half every day or two gets rid of all the gross dead skin and old makeup that lingers on your face and clogs pores like there’s no tomorrow.

Not to mention, the vibrations from the brush head also feel suspiciously like a decent face massage.

If you don’t already own one and don’t feel like investing in your own, see if a friend or relative has one you could borrow (with a clean brush head, of course).

Boscia Luminizing Pink Charcoal Face Mask

Face masks are a key ingredient to any spa-like experience, so it’s important to pick a good one. This new Boscia face mask is just like their black charcoal mask, but in a fun new pink color. That means that anyone who knows and loves how effective the original is, you’re going to doubly love this version.

This is a satisfying peel-off mask that removes impurities, tightens pores, and firms and brightens the skin as soon as you remove it.

What more could you ask for in a spa visit?

Hair mask

You could just stick to pampering your skin and face, but what would be the fun in that? Why not add a hydrating hair mask into the mix while you wait for your face mask to fully dry?